The Value of Getting A Great Rhode Island Car Accident Lawyer
Hiring a capable and experienced Rhode Island car crash attorney is very important if you have been involved in an automobile accident in the state of Rhode Island.
Over the past few years Rhode Island has enacted major vehicle and road improvements however, car accidents still remain a leading cause of injury and death in Rhode Island. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, then we recommend you consult with a lawyer who specializes in Rhode Island car accident cases.
When it comes to car accidents, the cause of the accident is typically not due to negligence on the injured parties behalf. Of course not all car crashes will result in litigation. Accidents in which there are no injuries or minor injuries can sometimes be resolved directly with driver�s car insurance company.
Rhode Island Car Accident Lawyer
A Rhode Island car accident lawyer is needed when a car crash causes major industries and death.
Often times the accident may not be your fault at all. If you are suffering injuries caused by a vehicle accident, or had a member of your family killed in an accident, having a RI car accident lawyer working for you can help your family find the justice they deserve.
Most Rhode Island citizens do not know how devestating a vehicular accident can be until they themselves are invovled in a car crash. Both severe and minor car crashes, can cause serious financial and health impairments for all those invovled..
In Rhode Island, the vast majority of car accident related deaths are caused by roadway departures. A large percentage of vehicular deaths occur at or around intersections, while other accident related deaths include incidents with large and light trucks. A majority of these accidents are related to either alcohol, excessive speed or a combination of both. A RI car accident attorney can dramatically help an injured person or mourning family that finds themselves caught in these sad situations.
Car crashes can also have an affect on bicyclists and pedestrians. Bicyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Rhode Island, due to driver negligence.
Driver distractions and driver error remain as two of the top culprits leading to Rhode Island car accidents. Cell phone use and text messaging has lead to many avoidable vehicular crashes. Poor weather also causes accidents, particularly during the state's icy winter season.
Vehicluar defects and blowouts also lead to numerous car crashes each year. Faulty car design and/or manufacturer defects can also cause injuries. In these situations cases are not filed against another driver, but are instead filed against the vehicle manufacturer or a particular governmental agency.
More specialized litigation cases emerge in hit and run accidents, car-pedestrian accidents, bus accidents, motorcycle to car accidents and accidents caused by road debris to name just a few. Sadly, these types of car accidents all too often result in devestating consequences for the victims.
Over the past decade the State of Rhode Island has enacted laws and reserved a budget aimed at reducing drunk driving and increasing seat belt use. The state has also passed laws with the goal of further protecting innocent victims of car accidents.
It is important to contact a Rhode Island car accident lawyer as soon as possible after a vehicular accident. Litigation is often the only way a family will recieve the compensation they deserve following an injury or a death.
If you have been hurt by another driver's negligence, then be sure to contact a Rhode Island car accident attorney. At the Law Offices of Kevin P. Landry, we will protect your rights and help you get the financial compensation you may very well be entitled to receive.